Patents by Inventor Daniel H. Agre
Daniel H. Agre has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8995963Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus and computer program products are described for controlling content presented on user-controlled wireless device assets and/or features, such as ringtone, wallpaper, wireless device memory and the like. In present aspects, a user-requested control state change is undertaken from a user-controlled state to an advertisement-control state. In this regard, once the user has conceded control of the wireless device asset over to an advertiser or advertisement provider, the advertiser is allowed to provide advertisements to the designated wireless device asset for a predetermined period of time. From the advertiser or advertisement provider perspective present aspects provide for advertisements to be presented on novel platforms. Additionally, by gaining control over the wireless device asset the advertisers or advertisement providers are assured that their advertisements will be executed for the duration of the control period.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Daniel H. Agre, Nakul Duggal, Vikram Yashpal
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Patent number: 8145571Abstract: A content transfer control system for a wireless device and a method of controlling content transfer from a wireless device are described. The system includes a content transfer control component arranged to (a) detect licensed content and (b) transfer a content source indicating a source of the licensed content responsive to detection of licensed content. The method includes transmitting content from the wireless device if the content is not determined to be licensed content and transmitting a content source from the wireless device if the content is determined to be licensed content.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Premkumar Jothipragasam, Daniel H. Agre, Michal James Koenig, Nakul Duggal
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Publication number: 20090307739Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for configuring a CATV system as base station with a distributed antenna supporting a wireless communication system. The CATV system can be configured to implement a frequency translating repeater at each of a plurality of distribution points within the CATV distribution network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Richard Finch Dean, Paul E. Jacobs, Daniel H. Agre
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Publication number: 20090197577Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus and computer program products are described for controlling content presented on user-controlled wireless device assets and/or features, such as ringtone, wallpaper, wireless device memory and the like. In present aspects, a user-requested control state change is undertaken from a user-controlled state to an advertisement-control state. In this regard, once the user has conceded control of the wireless device asset over to an advertiser or advertisement provider, the advertiser is allowed to provide advertisements to the designated wireless device asset for a predetermined period of time. From the advertiser or advertisement provider perspective present aspects provide for advertisements to be presented on novel platforms. Additionally, by gaining control over the wireless device asset the advertisers or advertisement providers are assured that their advertisements will be executed for the duration of the control period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Daniel H. Agre, Nakul Duggal, Vikram Yashpal
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Patent number: 7333614Abstract: A system and method for encrypting all channels of a wireless spread spectrum communication at the chip level. The PN sequence is encrypted with one or more encryption sequences and then used to spread the signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Tad Jarosinski, Daniel H. Agre, Stephen S. Carter, Mehraban Iraninejad, Joseph P. Odenwalder, Roy Franklin Quick, Charles E. Wheatley
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Patent number: 7324815Abstract: A system, method, and program for remotely interacting with a diagnostic interface resident on wireless computer devices. The wireless device provides an accessible diagnostic interface that allows reads and/or writes to device resident diagnostic data and tools. Through use of the interaction, wireless device status data and network status data can be gathered and utilized, and if so embodied, the diagnostic tools resident on the wireless devices can be manipulated to alter wireless device operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: David J. Ross, Jason B. Kenagy, Jin Dai, Tia M. Cassett, Daniel H. Agre, Mazen Chmaytelli, Arne Croizat Joseph Mortensen, Ravinder Chandhok, Patrick Tierney, Paul M. Seckendorf, Mo Ip
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Patent number: 7263351Abstract: A system, method, and program for optimizing a wireless network having at least data communication between computer devices selectively connected thereto, and at least one of the computer devices is a remotely located wireless device. The wireless device has a resident network optimization application that causes the selective transmission of network status data to at least one other computer device on the wireless network, and either the data-receiving computer device or another computer device on the wireless network optimizes the wireless network based upon the received network status data.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: David J. Ross, Jason B. Kenagy, Jin Dai, Tia M. Cassett, Daniel H. Agre, Mazen Chmaytelli, Arne Croizat Joseph Mortensen, Ravinder Chandhok
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Patent number: 7065351Abstract: A method of obtaining data useful for one or more network applications is described. The method is performed responsive to a triggering event, such as a dropped call, a position fix, or even expiration of a timer. A position estimate for a subscriber station is obtained responsive to the event. A record is then formed associating the position estimate for the subscriber station with an identifier of the triggering event and/or data measured or obtained responsive to the event, such as the strength of one or more pilots visible to the subscriber station. The record is either stored locally or transmitted to a remote location. In one implementation, the record is transmitted to a remote location, and stored in a database holding like records relating to other subscriber stations.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Qualcomm IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Carter, Mark Moeglein, James D. DeLoach, Jr., Wyatt T. Riley, Daniel H. Agre, Leonid Sheynblat
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Publication number: 20040203719Abstract: A system, method, and program for optimizing a wireless network having at least data communication between computer devices selectively connected thereto, and at least one of the computer devices is a remotely located wireless device. The wireless device has a resident network optimization application that causes the selective transmission of network status data to at least one other computer device on the wireless network, and either the data-receiving computer device or another computer device on the wireless network optimizes the wireless network based upon the received network status data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: David J. Ross, Jason B. Kenagy, Jin Dai, Tia M. Cassett, Daniel H. Agre, Mazen Chmaytelli, Arne Croizat Joseph Mortensen, Ravinder Chandhok
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Publication number: 20040152362Abstract: A method of obtaining data useful for one or more network applications is described. The method is performed responsive to a triggering event, such as a dropped call, a position fix, or even expiration of a timer. A position estimate for a subscriber station is obtained responsive to the event. A record is then formed associating the position estimate for the subscriber station with an identifier of the triggering event and/or data measured or obtained responsive to the event, such as the strength of one or more pilots visible to the subscriber station. The record is either stored locally or transmitted to a remote location. In one implementation, the record is transmitted to a remote location, and stored in a database holding like records relating to other subscriber stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Stephen Carter, Mark Moeglein, James D. DeLoach, Wyatt T. Riley, Daniel H. Agre, Leonid Sheynblat
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Publication number: 20040058651Abstract: A system, method, and program for remotely interacting with a diagnostic interface resident on wireless computer devices. The wireless device provides an accessible diagnostic interface that allows reads and/or writes to device resident diagnostic data and tools. Through use of the interaction, wireless device status data and network status data can be gathered and utilized, and if so embodied, the diagnostic tools resident on the wireless devices can be manipulated to alter wireless device operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: David J. Ross, Jason B. Kenagy, Jin Dai, Tia M. Cassett, Daniel H. Agre, Mazen Chmaytelli, Arne Croizat Joseph Mortensen, Ravinder Chandhok, Patrick Tierney, Paul M. Seckendorf, Mo Ip
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Publication number: 20030095662Abstract: A system and method for encrypting all channels of a wireless spread spectrum communication at the chip level. The PN sequence is encrypted with one or more encryption sequences and then used to spread the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Tad Jarosinski, Daniel H. Agre, Stephen S. Carter, Mehraban Iraninejad, Joseph P. Odenwalder, Roy Franklin Quick, Charles E. Wheatley
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Patent number: 6208857Abstract: The mobile telephone system employs a fleet of satellites and a set of gateway ground stations arranged around the globe for handling communications to and from mobile communication units such as mobile telephones. Signals are transmitted between a subscriber unit and the nearest gateway via one or more of the satellites. The gateway is connected to a set of individual service providers such as local telephone systems. The individual service providers may be constrained for various reasons such as contractual or other legal constraints to handle communications only from subscriber units located in certain geographical areas such as within only certain countries or portions of countries. For a mobile communication from a particular subscriber unit, the gateway selects a service provider capable of handling the communication. In one implementation, the selection is based upon the location of the subscriber unit and upon any preferences specified by the subscriber unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1996Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Qualcomm IncorporatedInventors: Daniel H. Agre, Michael K. Spartz, Roy F. Quick
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Patent number: 6178337Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a wireless telecommunication system utilizing code division multiple access (CDMA) over-the-air with a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) A-interface based network is described. A CDMA radio frequency (RF) signal interface provides a bi-directional interface to a subscriber unit, and a Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications A-interface SS7 transport provides a bi-directional interface with GSM mobile services switching center (MSC). Additionally, a transparent message transport is provided over which signaling messages defined in the GSM A-interface protocol are exchanged between the GSM MSC and a subscriber unit. Other signaling message generating by the GSM MSC and subscriber unit are processed and various actions are taken in response, including the configuration and control of signal processing resources.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1997Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Qualcomm IncorporatedInventors: Michael K. Spartz, Daniel H. Agre, Barry R. Robbins
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Patent number: 6073013Abstract: The mobile telephone system employs a fleet of satellites and a set of gateway ground stations arranged around the globe for handling communications to and from mobile communication units such as mobile telephones. Signals are transmitted between a subscriber unit and the nearest gateway via one or more of the satellites. The gateway system is configured to process telephone call connection requests from a mobile subscriber unit based upon the location of the subscriber unit. The system parses telephone numbers received from the subscriber unit based upon the parsing scheme of the locality in which the subscriber unit is located at the time the telephone call is placed. The system also identifies any emergency services numbers called, such as 911, and directs such calls to the nearest emergency services center to the current location of the subscriber unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1997Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Qualcomm IncorporatedInventors: Daniel H. Agre, Michael K. Spartz, Rodger M. Constandse
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Patent number: 5978679Abstract: A novel and improved method and apparatus for switching the radio interface layer of a wireless telephone call from code division multiple access (CDMA) cellular to GSM time division multiple access (TDMA) cellular during the course of that telephone call or other communication is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a set of base stations operating in accordance with the GSM standard generate pilot beacons signals in accordance with CDMA technology. During a phone call, a subscriber unit detects CDMA pilot signals, and notifies a base station controller when CDMA pilot signals are detected and the strength at which they are received. The base station controller identifies CDMA pilot signals from CDMA pilot beacon, and initiates a CDMA to GSM handover via the generation of a set of signaling messages which instruct the subscriber unit and receiving GSM infrastructure equipment to prepare for the switching of the radio interface layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: QUALCOMM Inc.Inventor: Daniel H. Agre
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Patent number: 5946618Abstract: The mobile telephone system employs a fleet of satellites and a set of gateway ground stations arranged around the globe for handling communications to and from mobile communication subscriber units such as mobile telephones. Signals are transmitted between a subscriber unit and the nearest gateway via one or more of the satellites. The gateway system is configured to process telephone call connection requests from a mobile subscriber unit based upon the location of the subscriber unit. The location of the subscriber unit is employed, for example, to determine how telephone numbers are to be parsed and how to properly route emergency telephone calls to the nearest appropriate emergency service centers. Multiple location mapping schemes are employed to facilitate a determination of the location of a subscriber unit and to assist in routing emergency calls. In one implementation, each location with the service area of the system is mapped into a set of uniformly sized and shaped information cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Qualcomm IncorporatedInventors: Daniel H. Agre, Michael K. Spartz, Rodger M. Constandse
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Patent number: 5878036Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a wireless telecommunication system utilizing code division multiple access (CDMA) over-the-air with a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) A-interface based network is described. A CDMA radio frequency (RF) signal interface provides a bi-directional interface to a subscriber unit, and a Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications A-interface SS7 transport provides a bi-directional interface with GSM mobile services switching center (MSC). Additionally, a transparent message transport is provided over which signaling messages defined in the GSM A-interface protocol are exchanged between the GSM MSC and a subscriber unit. Other signaling message generating by the GSM MSC and subscriber unit are processed and various actions are taken in response, including the configuration and control of signal processing resources.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1995Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Inventors: Michael K. Spartz, Daniel H. Agre, Barry R. Robbins